There is a problem with OpenOffice 2.0 bundled with Asus EEE PC. This version is not capable to open some extensions, which are important. You might want to upgrade OpenOffice.org to work on those extensions.
First you need to remove the current version. Type the following command
sudo apt-get remove openoffice*
This command will remove the current version. Download the latest version and unpack the archive. Move to DEBS folder and type the following command
sudo -dpkg -i openoffice.org*
If you wish to integrate the icons in KDE menu, you will have to move to desktop-integration directory inside DEBS and run the following command
sudo -dpkg -i openoffice*
Now if you are willing to run the program directly from /usr/bin without going inside the installation directory, you will have to create symbolic links. Here are the commands to create symbolic links to /usr/bin
sudo ln -s /opt/openoffice.org2.3/program/swriter /usr/bin/
sudo ln -s /opt/openoffice.org2.3/program/scalc /usr/bin/
sudo ln -s /opt/openoffice.org2.3/program/simpress /usr/bin/
sudo ln -s /opt/openoffice.org2.3/program/sbase /usr/bin/
sudo ln -s /opt/openoffice.org2.3/program/soffice /usr/bin/
sudo ln -s /opt/openoffice.org2.3/program/smath /usr/bin/
sudo ln -s /opt/openoffice.org2.3/program/sdraw /usr/bin/
Finally, you will have to edit the Easy mode also. In the easy mode editor, replace the command tabs with the following entries
For Documents, /usr/bin/swriter
For Spreadsheets, /usr/bin/scalc
For Presentations, /usr/bin/simpress
That’s all. Now you have the latest version installed on your EEE PC.
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March 10th, 2008 at 3:49 pm
[…] may be a daunting task without the installer, but don’t fret over it. The folks over at eeePC.net have provided details on doing the installation. There is a problem with OpenOffice 2.0 bundled […]
March 11th, 2008 at 1:41 am
I do the first step and openoffice is removed as expected. However I can’t find a DEBS folder.
What am I doing wrong?
March 11th, 2008 at 1:47 am
Try using this tutorial instead, it is easier to follow:
http://wiki.eeeuser.com/howto:ooo2.3
March 29th, 2008 at 3:02 am
[…] Upgrading OpenOffice on Asus EEE PC » Eee PC - Blog There is a problem with OpenOffice 2.0 bundled with Asus EEE PC. This version is not capable to open some extensions, which are important. You might want to upgrade OpenOffice.org to work on those extensions. (tags: openoffice asus eeepc) […]
March 29th, 2008 at 2:55 pm
I tried to do it on eee 2G, but filed due full disk.
Any idea what I can do?
at least - how can I restore the old openoffice v2.0?
April 1st, 2008 at 3:17 am
[…] Update to OpenOffice2.3. […]
April 10th, 2008 at 7:59 am
How do I unpack the archive. What is the command?